Conversion Crew Member

United Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 138,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

United Center in Chicago is seeking a part-time Conversion Crew Member to support rapid event-to-event transitions across sports, concerts and family shows. You will help convert the arena from one setup to another, assist the Zamboni team with ice making and painting, and contribute to seating repairs and stage work.

The role requires physical effort, ability to lift 50+ pounds, and flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays. Join a dynamic venue that hosts NBA, NHL and major events.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in converting the Arena from one event to the next (e.g., concert to circus, basketball to hockey).
• Assist Zamboni department with ice making and ice painting tasks.
• Assist with seating repairs, stage building, handrails and dasher system.
• Maintain and clean equipment.
• Adhere to scheduling that may include nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Stamina

Physical strength

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

At the United Center, we bring excitement to life through sports, entertainment, and community. Home to the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), we've welcomed over 70 million fans and host more than 200 events annually, from premier sporting events and concerts to family shows and special industry events. In the role as the Conversion Crew Member (Part-Time), you will help our team bring the next round of stories to life on the United Center campus.

Specific Duties:

(Other duties may be assigned)

• Assist in converting the Arena from one event to the next
  • Event to Event (concerts, circus, ice shows, etc.)
  • Basketball to Hockey (vice versa)
• Assist Zamboni department with all related duties:
  • making ice
  • painting ice
• Assist with Arena seating repairs, stage building, handrail and dasher system
• Maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Scheduling flexibility. Schedule may include, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Other:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The individual may be required to stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl for 1/3 to 2/3 of the day and walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms for 2/3 of the day.

The individual is required to lift 50+ pounds

Necessary vision capabilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth and focusing abilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment contains a loud noise level.

Individual may be required to work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions and is at risk of electrical shock for up to 1/3 of the work day and may be working near moving mechanical parts for 1/3 to 2/3 or more of the day.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one on one small group situations to customers, clients, and other team members in the organization.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The pay range for this role is $100-200 per event. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.